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5/9/14: Brandon Belt takes a pitch from Paul Maholm off his left hand, forcing him to leave later in the game with a broken left thumb

By Chris Haft
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MLB.com |

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said rejoining the Giants on Friday remains "possible" for first baseman Brandon Belt, who continued his Minor League injury rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday.

Belt entered Tuesday batting .588 (10-for-17) in his rehab games with Class A Advanced San Jose and Fresno. But Bochy said Belt's formerly fractured thumb felt sore, which discouraged the Giants from accelerating the timetable for his return.

"You don't want to set him back," Bochy said, urging caution.

Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.